Sharepoint Chat Extension

This tutorial outlines the steps to add the Blog Brain web chat extension to SharePoint, ensuring it is enabled for specific pages only.

Setup Steps

Step 1: Access SharePoint Admin Center

  • Navigate to the SharePoint Admin Center.

  • Click on 'Additional Functionality'.

  • Select 'Apps' from the SharePoint options.

Step 2: Upload the Extension File

  • Locate the 'Upload' button in the SharePoint apps section.

  • Upload the extension file provided to you.

Step 3: Enable the App

  • After uploading, find the 'Enable App' section.

  • Choose the option to 'Only enable this app' to restrict it to specific pages.

Step 4: Activate API Access

  • Click to activate any API access requests that may appear.

Step 5: Verify App Activation

  • Confirm that the SharePoint chat extension is enabled and ready for use.

Step 6: Add the App to a Specific Page

  • Navigate to the desired SharePoint page (e.g., Communication site).

  • Click on the extension to view information and add it to the page.

Step 7: Confirm Addition of the App

  • Look for a notification indicating that the app has been successfully added to the page.

Step 8: Access the Chat Feature

  • Check the bottom right corner of the page for the company chat feature.

  • Use the chat as needed.

Step 9 (Optional): Activate for Additional Pages

  • Repeat the process to activate the app for any additional SharePoint pages.

Deleting the extension

  • The extension is part of the website content, it can only be deleted from there.

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